What’s Wrong Here? Hint: It's Mind Bottling

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Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo?

 

 

 

 

 

How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Here’s your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess someone else’s work from the safety of your living room or office. Can you identify the Code violation(s) in this photo? Note: Submitted comments must include specific references from the 2011 NEC.

Hint: It's Mind Bottling

 

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Using the 2011 NEC, correctly identify the Code violation(s) in this month’s photo — in 200 words or less — and you could win something to put in your tool­box. E-mail your response, including your name and mailing address, to neccodeguy@hotmail.com, and Russ will select three winners (excluding manufacturers and prior winners) at random from the correct submissions. Note that submissions without an address will not be eligible to win. Winners will receive a fluorescent lighting tester from Milwaukee Tool, valued at $199. The product allows complete lamp, ballast, and pin testing, before or after install, without dismantling fixtures.

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Discuss this Article 3

Mr O (not verified)
on Jan 23, 2013

The water bottles are within the three foot clearance required in front of the panel. The electrical room should not be used for storage.

Dave Radford (not verified)
on Jan 25, 2013

Well obviously you do not have the proper 36 inches of working space in front of the electrical panel per nec 110.26.

mnassar
on Feb 7, 2013

110.26 and 110.26(B) Working space required by this section shall not be used for storage.

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